Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
TDAC is the online arrival card run by Thailand’s Immigration Bureau. This page points you to the official site and summarizes its guide and FAQ. It is not an official service, and you cannot submit TDAC here.
The official TDAC website
Official address tdac.immigration.go.th
Open the official TDAC website
Before you enter any details, check that your browser’s address bar shows exactly tdac.immigration.go.th. Other websites that offer to submit TDAC for you are not the official service.
The official guide pages carry this title: Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) – No Fees Required
What this site does not do
- We never ask for your passport details or other personal travel information.
- We cannot submit, check, or change a TDAC for you, and we do not refer you to any agency.
- This site is not run by the Immigration Bureau or any other Thai government agency.
Quick answers
- Is TDAC a visa?
- No. TDAC is not a visa.
- Who has to submit it?
- All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand, online, before entry.
- Do children and infants need one?
- Yes. Every traveler needs one, including infants and children.
- Does it apply if I arrive by land or sea?
- Yes. It applies whether you arrive by land, air, or sea.
- Can I reuse a TDAC from an earlier trip?
- No. You need a new TDAC every time you enter Thailand.
- Can I submit for my travel group?
- Yes. Up to 10 people can be submitted together.
- I am only transiting. Do I need one?
- Not if you do not pass through immigration. If you leave the airport, you do.
- Do crew members need one?
- No.
Show the official wording behind these answers
Quoted from the official guide and FAQ. If anything differs, the official site is correct.
Is TDAC a visa?
“Please note that the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is not a visa.”
Who has to submit it?
“All non-Thai nationals entering the Kingdom of Thailand are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online prior to entry.”
Do children and infants need one?
“Yes, all travelers, including infants and children, are required to have a TDAC.”
Does it apply if I arrive by land or sea?
“Yes, all foreigners entering Thailand whether by land, air, or sea must submit a TDAC.”
Can I reuse a TDAC from an earlier trip?
“So, you must submit a new TDAC every time you enter Thailand.”
Can I submit for my travel group?
“Group submission can include up to 10 entries per submission.”
I am only transiting. Do I need one?
“If you're not passing through immigration, a TDAC is not required. If you leave the airport, a TDAC is required.”
Do crew members need one?
“No, TDAC is not required for crew.”
When to submit: the official pages differ
The official guide and FAQ describe the submission timing in three different ways. Because these wordings differ, we do not calculate a date for you.
- Official guide
“Foreigners are required to submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of their arrival date in Thailand.”
- Official FAQ
“The card should be submitted within 3 days in advance of arriving in Thailand (including the date of arrival).”
- Official FAQ
“You can submit the form up to 72 hours before your entry.”
Check the official TDAC website for the period that applies to your arrival.
Sources
- Immigration Bureau, TDAC guide (English) (Official institution)
- Immigration Bureau, TDAC FAQ (English) (Official institution)
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